Ceanothus L.T.Blue
Identification
Description
L.T. stands for leucodermis X thyrsiflorus, and the flowers blue. The original seedling is 8' tall, 4' wide. This mountain lilac gets most of its characteristics from leucodermis, white bark , medium blue flower, glossy rounded leaves, is cold tolerant to 10 deg. f. or less, and is extremely drought tolerant. The Ceanothus thyrsiflorus contributes uniformity and garden tolerance. See also Ceanothus leucodermis. L.T. Blue likes good drainage and full sun, and a drought resistant garden setting or a native setting. Do not plant this mountain lilac into an English garden and expect long live, abuse it with drought gravelly soil and heat and it will live for decades. The myth of Ceanothus being short lived is primarily spread by incompetent gardeners that insist on drip irrigation, a summer water program, fertilizing and soil amending. Native plants hate all that stuff. Expect a 20-25 year life in most drought resistant gardens. Click here for more about Mountain Lilacs.
Characteristics
Ceanothus L.T.Blue White Bark Mountain Lilac tolerates sand.
Ceanothus L.T.Blue White Bark Mountain Lilac's foliage color is silver and type is evergreen.
Ceanothus L.T.Blue White Bark Mountain Lilac's flower color is blue.
Communities
Communities for Ceanothus L.T.Blue White Bark Mountain Lilac:Chaparral and Southern Oak Woodland.
Ranges for Ceanothus L.T.Blue
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 8 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 2.00 to 9.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 41.00 to 80.00 |